That’s not a surprise to anyone who has been paying attention, as they’re optimistic about his potential return at some point this season. But that’s not imminent, as he continues to come back from last year’s traumatic knee injury.

They have Sam Bradford under contract for the year, and whether Bridgewater’s contract will toll into 2018 is still up in the air.

So there are still plenty of questions about their quarterback situation for the future, but in the short term, Bridgewater is at least six weeks from a return.

I believe this to be a wise decision on the part of the Vikings. Let him heal completely… and then some. In all honesty, I would have bet a year’s salary that he’d never make it back. I had this exact injury 15 years ago. I know medical technology has advanced a lot since then but between this and Peterson’s knee recoveries, the Vikings’ medical staff seem to be miracle workers. Mine was rebuilt by a world renowned hockey/soccer sports injury surgeon and I rehabbed my butt off. I walk fine, and can even run a few steps, but that’s the extent of it.